
Tragedy at a Utah Debate
Charlie Kirk, conservative activist and founder of Turning Point USA, was fatally shot during a campus debate at Utah Valley University on September 10.
He was 31. His wife, Erika Lane Frantzve, and their two children were present when the single rooftop shot was fired.
Final Social Media Post
Just hours before the incident, Frantzve posted a Bible verse on X:
“Psalm 46:1 – God is our refuge and strength, a very present help in trouble.” The timing of the post has drawn widespread attention online.
A Public Reaction
Following the shooting, messages of support poured in. One user wrote, “Jesus is holding you in his warm embrace.”
Another said, “Your husband is with Jesus. He was a hero and an inspiration.”
A Life Together
Frantzve, former Miss Arizona USA, married Kirk in 2021. They had two children, born in 2022 and 2024.
